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Topic: Medical Report, Update. (Read 2611 times)

OK, Monday I went to the doctor, and the AZT is definitely working! My vl is now down to 2100, (was almost 3000 and climbing in May) and my CD4s are at a record breaking 692. Wow......

Now, as I sit here and nurse my stomach, I wonder if I will be able to go on with this particular pill. I gave the doctor a commitment to three months of the AZT, to see if my body can cope with it any better than it did in 1996. So far, I am having less days with nausea than I did in June, but the days, like today, that I do have the nausea, it is so debilitating that it just rakes my raw ass, rots my socks, or whatever saying you want to inject there. Thanks to Jon/Pos82, he has been counseling me on some of the more natural things I can do to help, and they have been helping a load. I have filled the house with Ginger treats of all kinds. Pickled ginger, like with Sushi, dark chocolate ginger drops, crystalized ginger, raw ginger, ginger ale, ginger beer, and just about any kind of ginger product on the market now graces my pantry. It really helps alot, and keeps the nausea to a minimal degree.

Anyway guys, the doctor ordered a Genotype test, and also scheduled me for a Surgical consult, to remove my last Candiloma, or HPV wart. Yes, it should actually have it's own name, as it looks more like a deformed tail than an actual growth. Little by little, I think this will all pass, but I just have to come to some peace about living with the discomfort for another month or so. He also has told me that there are a few drugs that he would like to try, but for the most part, they are predominantly PIs, and so would not be useful if my virus is mutating into one that needs more nuke intervention. I wish I was as well versed on the meds as our fine Tim Horn, but alas, my calling is not pharmacy, but more social issues. I so totally do not understand mutations, but for us to really know how to deal with the virus, I guess it is super important to hit it with exactly the right medications. I have had a doctor in the past that just threw everything at the virus, regardless of mutation, and that was really bad as the virus just kept on growing and pushing me closer to the precipice. It has taken six years to reverse those actions, but it really taught me an important lesson about the knowledge and ability of your doctor.

Just wanted to let you all know that the body is turning around, in spite of the discomfort of the meds. I guess in the end, that is really something to write home about.

In Love and thanks for such a special group of people.

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Well professor...you have the Ginger now all you need is the MaryAnn. Sounds like you are feeling a bit chipper, and that makes me feel a bit more chipper, and soon all of AIDSmeds, and then the world will be feeling chipper...and it's all because of you!

I am glad that things are getting a little better, my thoughts are with you. Hey, I am expecting you to help me build a hell of a lot of condos in the next 15 yrs!! Do you really think I can plan a whole community by myself? I can barely find my way out of a grocery store..Haha.

Love you baby,Brian

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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: IT GOES ON.

You are such a remarkable person, your tenacity is a wonder to BEHOLD!! Praise be to our pos82 for the recommendation on the ginger, I'm so glad it's calming down the tummy upset!!! (Cuz we do not like to hear when our Tim is uncomfortable....ever.)

Now, let's see, in that little 'pouch' you created on that scooter of yours, you'll need a little tin or something for those ginger drops to carry with you in Montreal...if you need one, I've got just the thing for you, here. Just let me know, honey!

In the meantime, don't over-do (moving a dresser?) and take real good care of yourself.

Tim, I wish you best of luck with that AZT. You have so much more to do in this life.

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